Boxing: Inoue eyes next challenge after beating Butler Andrew MCKIRDY, Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 14 06:17 PM Japan's Naoya Inoue said he had not yet reached his "goal" after becoming the first undisputed bantamweight world champion in half a century. Read more »
Inoue beats Butler to become undisputed bantamweight champion Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 14 10:37 AM Naoya Inoue became the first undisputed bantamweight world champion in half a century on Tuesday after stopping England's Paul Butler in the 11th round. Read more »
Fearless Butler confident of slaying 'Monster' Inoue Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 12 06:48 PM Paul Butler said he "fears no one" as the underdog prepares to face Japan's Naoya Inoue in Tokyo on Tuesday to become undisputed bantamweight world champion. Read more »
Inoue to fight Butler for undisputed bantamweight crown in December Agence France-PressePosted at Oct 13 04:38 PM Japan's Naoya Inoue announced Thursday that he will fight Britain's Paul Butler in December when all four bantamweight world championship belts will be at stake. Read more »
Boxing: Casimero advised to get a tune-up fight first ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jun 15 05:05 AM Games and Amusements Board chair Abraham ‘Baham’ Mitra urged Casimero to go through a tune-up fight first before seeking a world title shot. Read more »
Boxing: Sultan falls short in WBO title shot vs Butler ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 23 04:48 PM Jonas Sultan lost by points in his world title clash against Paul Butler in Liverpool, England on Saturday morning (Manila time). Read more »
Boxing: Sultan has shot in Liverpool bout, analyst says Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Apr 22 06:31 PM Sultan will take on English fighter Paul Butler in Liverpool on Friday. Read more »
Boxing: Casimero must reassess career, says analyst Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 22 02:07 AM John Riel Casimero has lost a number of opportunities because of a seeming lack of focus, says fight analyst Ed Tolentino. Read more »
Boxing: Sultan to face Butler for interim WBO title ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 21 11:15 AM Filipino boxer Jonas Sultan will challenge Paul Butler of the United Kingdom for the interim WBO bantamweight championship on April 22. Read more »
GAB to investigate Casimero over alleged violation ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Apr 20 04:19 PM GAB on Wednesday announced that it will conduct an investigation into John Riel Casimero, who was alleged to have violated medical guidelines. Read more »
Boxing: Casimero to defend bantamweight belt in April ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Feb 10 04:58 PM John Riel Casimero will be in enemy territory when he makes the third defense of his WBO bantamweight championship. Read more »
Boxing: Casimero keeps title after complying with WBO's conditions Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 23 08:02 PM The WBO has ruled that John Riel Casimero remains its bantamweight champion despite not making it to his mandatory title defense against Paul Butler. Read more »
Casimero still champ, but WBO issues show-cause order ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 11 08:14 PM Casimero reportedly had viral gastritis and was forced to pull out from his Saturday fight in Dubai. Read more »
Analysis: Casimero has sorting out to do after latest setback Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 11 03:20 AM John Riel Casimero took a hit after reportedly falling ill while cutting weight for his supposed mandatory title defense against UK Paul Butler. Read more »
Casimero pulled out of Dubai card due to gastritis ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 10 11:41 PM Filipino boxer John Riel Casimero was forced to withdraw from his supposed WBO bantamweight title defense against Paul Butler of the United Kingdom. Read more »
Three Pinoys in action in Probellum's Dubai card ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 09 04:31 PM John Riel Casimero will make the third defense of his WBO bantamweight title on December 11 against Paul Butler. Read more »
Boxing: Butler says he has advantage over Casimero ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 19 11:26 PM Former world bantamweight champion Paul Butler of the UK believes he has the upper hand over his Filipino counterpart John Riel Casimero. Read more »
Donaire helps former rival Casimero ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 12 10:39 PM World bantamweight king John Riel Casimero got a lift from fellow Filipino champion Nonito Donaire Jr. who helped the former get his next bout. Read more »
Boxing: Casimero likely to defend title on Dec. 11 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Oct 09 03:59 AM Probellum has secured the rights to promote the mandatory fight between WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero and Paul Butler. Read more »
Casimero ordered to defend bantamweight crown vs Butler ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 23 07:04 PM The anticipated all-Filipino bantamweight title unification between John Riel Casimero and Nonito Donaire Jr. will have to wait, so it seems. Read more »